Daily Beast

An online news publication known for its commentary and analysis on politics, culture, and beyond.

CCI Score

63.99

-0.25% May 31

Latest Event

Daily Beast Publishes Anti-Fascist Editorial

On March 16, 2025, Daily Beast published an article drawing parallels between Nazi-era industrial collaboration with fascism and modern alliances between tech leaders and authoritarian figures. The piece critiques corporate complicity in supporting far-right politics and warns against the merging of authoritarian practices with capitalist interests.

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Daily Beast is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

MAR

16

2025

Daily Beast Publishes Anti-Fascist Editorial
57.86

On March 16, 2025, Daily Beast published an article drawing parallels between Nazi-era industrial collaboration with fascism and modern alliances between tech leaders and authoritarian figures. The piece critiques corporate complicity in supporting far-right politics and warns against the merging of authoritarian practices with capitalist interests.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

May 17

The editorial takes a clear anti-authoritarian stance by revisiting historical instances where industrialists supported fascist regimes and drawing comparisons to modern political alliances, thereby promoting democratic values and raising awareness against authoritarian collusion.

Remember What Happened the Last Time Fascism Met Capitalism?
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 17

By providing incisive media content that challenges the narrative of corporate support for authoritarian tendencies, Daily Beast leverages its influential platform to expose dangerous alliances between capital and far-right politics, thus contributing to anti-fascist discourse.

Remember What Happened the Last Time Fascism Met Capitalism?
MAR

09

2024

Daily Beast Publishes Anti-Authoritarian Editorial
65.92

On March 9, 2024, Daily Beast published an article that critiques Trump’s embrace of authoritarian leaders like Viktor Orbán while contrasting it with Biden's defense of democracy. The report underscores the dangers of autocratic leadership and reinforces democratic values through its media platform.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

May 17

The article highlights the threat of authoritarianism by critiquing Trump’s actions and praising democratic leadership, promoting values that undermine fascist narratives. This positions Daily Beast positively in terms of public and political behavior.

Trump Embraced an Authoritarian, Biden Defended Democracy - The Daily Beast
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 17

By leveraging its media platform to provide incisive commentary that challenges authoritarian tendencies, Daily Beast plays an essential role in ensuring accountable media influence and supporting democratic norms.

Trump Embraced an Authoritarian, Biden Defended Democracy - The Daily Beast
OCT

27

2023

Daily Beast Investigative Reporting on Child Labor in Cocoa Industry
68.19

The Daily Beast published an in‐depth investigative report exposing alleged child labor and slave labor practices in the cocoa supply chains of major chocolate companies such as Hershey, Mars, and Nestle. The report details long-standing abuses, misleading advertising, and the failure of these corporations to eradicate unethical labor practices in their supply chains, highlighting the broader systemic issues in global cocoa production.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 17

By publishing an investigative report that brings critical attention to human rights abuses and unethical labor practices in the cocoa industry, Daily Beast plays a crucial role in exposing corporate exploitation and supporting anti-fascist, human rights initiatives. This action contributes to raising public awareness and promoting accountability among major corporations, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

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